WATCH: Soor Al-Azbakeya Book Market Gets a New Home by Attaba Metro

Cairo’s Azbakeya book market is getting a fresh new home right above the Attaba metro station, complete with 133 wooden stalls selling the low-cost reads that have long defined Soor Al-Azbakeya. From novels and children’s books to textbooks and magazines priced from just EGP 5, the remodel keeps the market close to its old spot but makes it easier to access and explore. Each aisle is named after an iconic Egyptian author, adding to its literary charm.

Watch our full video to see how the redesign blends tradition with a new chapter for one of the city’s most beloved book hubs.